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Old 25 March 2007, 02:17 PM   #1
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1675 GMT just back from Dallas

Thought I would post a quick shot of it. Will get some better shots tomorrow without all the dust on it Looks better than the photo and its sooo nice to have back on my wrist.

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Old 25 March 2007, 07:26 PM   #2
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great pic!.....of a great classic ....
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Old 25 March 2007, 09:00 PM   #3
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They do such great work! Congrats! It's so nice to have an old friend back.
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Old 25 March 2007, 09:10 PM   #4
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Fantastic job they have done never seen anyone equal a RSC when it comes to case and bracelet refurbish
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Old 25 March 2007, 09:20 PM   #5
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It looks brand new. What did you have done?

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Old 25 March 2007, 10:19 PM   #6
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Stunning! Another pepsi bezel too. One of these days.............................................. .
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Old 25 March 2007, 10:22 PM   #7
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Beautiful! Looks brand new! Love having an older Rolex that looks and feels brand new! Congrats!!!
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Old 25 March 2007, 10:28 PM   #8
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Beautiful watch! RSC's do an amazing job.
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Old 25 March 2007, 10:49 PM   #9
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All I can say is WOW What a great job they did.
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Old 26 March 2007, 12:28 AM   #10
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Very nice. Enjoy. :)
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Old 26 March 2007, 12:36 AM   #11
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It looks brand new. What did you have done?

All I can say is that it winds "like butter" as the Coffee Talk lady would always say. It left my wrist on 2/20 and was back on 3/24 so 32 days includes transit time. Here is what they did...>

Model... 1675/0
Dial... Black with plots
Bracelet 78360
Case ser 1489XXX
Caliber 1575GMT
End Pieces 580
Links 5x7
Prior serv ref 210009XXX
Prior ser inv date 3/2/01
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Watch condition:
Movement oils dry/gaskets worn
Crystal scratched
Bezel insert scratched
Crown and tube worn
Bezel worn
Case and bracelet scratched
Slow approx 15 sec a day per customer

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Dial is Superluminova
Lumi dials will glow for approx 3-4 hours after exposure to light
Please advise if it is not glowing this long after light exposure

Service/Parts
Factory movement service, acrylic crystal, gaskets..........$420
Water/Pressure-proof case..............$0
Refinish case and bracelet...............$0
1x Red&Blue insert with white numbers.....$51
1x Winding crown.......$24
1x Case tube.........$15
$510 plus $21.50 shipping = $531.50

Please allow approx 3 weeks to complete serv from the date we receive your authorization. In the unlikely event of loss or damage, your watch will be replaced with a current or similar Rolex model with an approx retail value of $5000
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Old 26 March 2007, 12:37 AM   #12
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Does not surprise me! I know RSC does an excellent job! Nice GMT!
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Old 26 March 2007, 12:56 AM   #13
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All I can say is that it winds "like butter" as the Coffee Talk lady would always say. It left my wrist on 2/20 and was back on 3/24 so 32 days includes transit time. Here is what they did...>

Model... 1675/0
Dial... Black with plots
Bracelet 78360
Case ser 1489XXX
Caliber 1575GMT
End Pieces 580
Links 5x7
Prior serv ref 210009XXX
Prior ser inv date 3/2/01
----------------------

Watch condition:
Movement oils dry/gaskets worn
Crystal scratched
Bezel insert scratched
Crown and tube worn
Bezel worn
Case and bracelet scratched
Slow approx 15 sec a day per customer

Notes:
Dial is Superluminova
Lumi dials will glow for approx 3-4 hours after exposure to light
Please advise if it is not glowing this long after light exposure

Service/Parts
Factory movement service, acrylic crystal, gaskets..........$420
Water/Pressure-proof case..............$0
Refinish case and bracelet...............$0
1x Red&Blue insert with white numbers.....$51
1x Winding crown.......$24
1x Case tube.........$15
$510 plus $21.50 shipping = $531.50

Please allow approx 3 weeks to complete serv from the date we receive your authorization. In the unlikely event of loss or damage, your watch will be replaced with a current or similar Rolex model with an approx retail value of $5000
Did they install the SL dial and hands or was that done at the last service?
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Old 26 March 2007, 01:16 AM   #14
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Did they install the SL dial and hands or was that done at the last service?
Jeff,
That's a replacement dial from circa 1998-2003 or so. So the story goes, as Rolex transitioned from tritium to luminova, dials that were already received from the maker (with markings) had the luminova added instead of tritium creating a dial with trit markings but with a luminova/superluminova mixture.
Wise move keeping that dial! It's actually a bit of a rareity and a bit desirable.
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Old 26 March 2007, 01:21 AM   #15
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I have one on my 16750 dialed in 1998. WG with tritium markings, but is actually SL. My Tudor Sub is the same way. T dial, but SL paint. That is brand new/2006.

Just looked very new. I'm wondering what the RSC's are putting on older GMT's now.
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Old 26 March 2007, 01:25 AM   #16
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I have one on my 16750 dialed in 1998. WG with tritium markings, but is actually SL. My Tudor Sub is the same way. T dial, but SL paint. That is brand new/2006.

Just looked very new. I'm wondering what the RSC's are putting on older GMT's now.
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Old 26 March 2007, 02:32 AM   #17
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Excellent job and nice looking watch !!

Have all scratches and scuff marks been removed from the case/bezel/bracelet .. ??
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Old 26 March 2007, 03:21 AM   #18
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man that reminds me of my old stainless Pepsi GMT...nice watch, enjoy, iflooru!!
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Old 26 March 2007, 04:58 AM   #19
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That is one superb picture!!
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Old 26 March 2007, 05:39 AM   #20
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Looks fantasic! Must be nice to have it back!
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Old 26 March 2007, 12:20 PM   #21
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That's a replacement dial from circa 1998-2003 or so. So the story goes, as Rolex transitioned from tritium to luminova, dials that were already received from the maker (with markings) had the luminova added instead of tritium creating a dial with trit markings but with a luminova/superluminova mixture.
Wise move keeping that dial! It's actually a bit of a rareity and a bit desirable.
Yes... dial ($120) and hands ($25) were replaced during service in Dallas August 1999. With service of movement, crown ($21), tube ($9), dial, hands and new acrylic crystal the total was $443 in 1999. Factory service at the time was $255 and it's now $420.
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